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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.10, 484.37 and 240.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.10, 484.37 and 240.74 is: 332.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.10 : 484.37 = 240.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.10/484.37 = 240.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.10x = 484.37 × 240.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.10x = 116,607.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,607.23/351.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.12

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